Shaquille O’Neal, a 53-year-old basketball player from New Jersey.
Shaquille O’Neal, better known as Shaquille O’Neal, is one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. He dominated the court with his strength, skill, and larger-than-life personality. But Shaquille O’Neal’s impact goes far beyond basketball—he is also an actor, businessman, investor, and media personality.
With a career spanning sports, entertainment, and business, Shaquille O’Neal has become a global icon whose influence continues even after he retires from the NBA. He played 19 seasons in the NBA and became one of the most dominant centres ever. After retiring, Shaquille O’Neal turned into a media personality, entrepreneur, DJ, actor, and investor.
As of 2025, Shaquille O’Neal’s net worth is estimated to be around Rs 44,32,48,50,000, i.e. $500 million.
His income comes from multiple sources: NBA earnings, endorsements, business investments, media projects, and real estate.
Shaquille O’Neal is often used to refer to his $500 million wealth. It underscores how he has leveraged his fame into multiple revenue streams beyond basketball.
Shaquille O’Neal stands 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 meters) tall.
His wingspan was also notably large—some sources list it near 7’7″—giving him a huge reach advantage on the court.
Shaquille O’Neal was born on 6 March 1972 in New Jersey, US. He is 53 years old.
Shaquille O’Neal’s father is Joseph Toney.
Shaquille O’Neal has five children:
During his playing days, Shaquille O’Neal weighed about 325 lbs (147 kg).
Over his NBA career, Shaquille O’Neal averaged 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. He was a 15-time All-Star, 4× NBA champion, and 3× NBA Finals MVP.
Shaquille O’Neal has been married to Shaunie Nelson since 2002. (Though note: public sources sometimes mention his relationships, but this is his well-known longtime marriage.)
Shaquille O’Neal has appeared in many films and TV shows. Some of his movie credits include Blue Chips, Steel, Kazaam, and Scary Movie 4. He also acts, voices characters, and appears as himself in several media ventures.
Shaquille O’Neal has a mixed religious upbringing. His mother was a Baptist, and his stepfather was Muslim. Shaquille O’Neal himself has said: “I’m Muslim, I’m Jewish, I’m Buddhist, I’m everybody ’cause I’m a people person.”
Shaquille O’Neal has long worn size 22 shoes (US). Over his career, he has had signature lines and partnerships with brands like Reebok.
His mother is Lucille O’Neal. She is tall (6 ft 2 in) and played a major role in his life and upbringing.
Shaquille O’Neal won 4 NBA championship rings in his career.
After his marriage, Shaquille O’Neal has been linked to some long-term relationships. For example, he dated Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander (until 2012) and later Laticia Rolle (until 2018). Presently, public sources do not confirm a new girlfriend.
